What is the average apartment size in Kalamazoo?

The average size for a Kalamazoo, MI apartment is 955 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Kalamazoo?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,317 per month, a 0.43% increase from last years average of $1,312.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Kalamazoo?

In Kalamazoo, studios rent for $978 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,152 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,295 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,535 per month

What is the average apartment size in Kalamazoo?

The typical apartment in Kalamazoo offers about 955 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Kalamazoo?

Studio apartments in Kalamazoo average 410 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 685 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 988 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,335 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo include Millwood ($1,001/month), Westnedge Hill ($1,051/month), and South Westnedge ($1,138/month), all below the citywide average of $1,317.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo are Arcadia ($1,403/month), Vine ($1,759/month), and Kalamazoo Central Business District ($1,841/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Kalamazoo, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kalamazoo?

The typical rent budget in Kalamazoo ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kalamazoo?

In Kalamazoo, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 06, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kalamazoo is $1,317, a 0.43% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,312.

Studio Apartments at $978 offer the most budget-friendly option with 410 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 685 square feet for $1,152, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,295 offer 988 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,335 sq ft) for $1,535, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kalamazoo, MI

Last updated: April 06, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,317	955 sq. ft.
Studio	$978	410 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,152	685 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,295	988 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,535	1,335 sq. ft.

Kalamazoo, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Kalamazoo, MI have increased by 0.43% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,312 to $1,317.

What's the typical rent budget in Kalamazoo, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Kalamazoo, MI (56%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kalamazoo, MI?

17,044 or 58% of the households in Kalamazoo, MI are renter-occupied while 12,479 or 42% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?

Millwood $1,001/month

Westnedge Hill $1,051/month

South Westnedge $1,138/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,317/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?

Arcadia $1,403/month

Vine $1,759/month

Kalamazoo Central Business District $1,841/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Kalamazoo, MI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Kalamazoo Central Business District	$1,841
Vine	$1,759
Arcadia	$1,403
Knollwood	$1,340
Colony Farm - Parkview Hills	$1,305
South Westnedge	$1,138
Westnedge Hill	$1,051
Millwood	$1,001

Kalamazoo | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arcadia is 8% higher than in Colony Farm - Parkview Hills

$1,403

Arcadia rent is 7% higher than Kalamazoo average

Average Rent $1,403

$1,305

Colony Farm - Parkview Hills rent is 1% lower than Kalamazoo average

Average Rent $1,305

How Kalamazoo Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Kalamazoo	$1,317
Detroit	$1,328
Grand Rapids	$1,557
East Lansing	$1,778
Lansing	$1,225
Ann Arbor	$2,008
Southfield	$1,407
Farmington Hills	$1,463
Ypsilanti	$1,288
Westland	$1,154
Flint	$946
Portage, MI	$1,299
Battle Creek	$1,153
Marshall, MI	$1,083
Springfield, MI	$1,072

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Kalamazoo apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.